Internal Audit

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Our Mission

The mission of the Office of Internal Audit is to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the City of Fayetteville’s operations. The Office of Internal Audit helps the City of Fayetteville’s management team accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.

Internal Audit Charter (.pdf)
City of Fayetteville Code of Ethics (.pdf)

Preventing City Fraud

Stop Fraud. Report It Anonymously.

Fraud, Waste & Abuse Hotline flyer (.pdf)

Fraud Is A Crime That Robs the City of Fayetteville of Funds and Resources.

What is Fraud Against the City of Fayetteville?

Theft, waste, and abuse of City of Fayetteville resources. Examples of City Fraud include:

Theft of City property, such as inventory or supplies
Using City property for personal use
Payroll or timekeeping fraud
Submitting invoices for fictitious or personal goods and services
Taking cash paid for City services – such as parking, permits, or fines
Stealing a check the City issued to another payee
Falsely reporting expenses for reimbursement
Accepting a bribe, kickback, or illegal gratuity
Conflicts of interest
Bid-fixing

What is Non-City Fraud and Crime?

What Can You Do To Stop Fraud?

Why Should You Report Fraud and Theft?

Speak Up

Reports & Plans

Audit Reports

2024-2025 Fiscal Year Audit Reports

Audit Report - A2022-02F Police Kronos Implementation Follow-up

2023-2024 Fiscal Year Audit Reports

2022-2023 Fiscal Year Audit Reports

2021-2022 Fiscal Year Audit Reports

2020-2021 Fiscal Year Audit Reports

2019-2020 Fiscal Year Audit Reports

2018-2019 Fiscal Year Audit Reports

2017-2018 Fiscal Year Audit Reports

2016-2017 Fiscal Year Audit Reports

Audit Plans

Audit Committee

To assist the City Council in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities for the financial reporting process, the system of internal control, the audit process, and the City’s process for monitoring compliance with laws and regulations and the code of conduct.

The audit committee will consist of seven members: three City Council members, two members selected from among the universities/colleges of Fayetteville State University, Methodist University and Fayetteville Technical Community College, the City Manager and the Internal Audit Director.

Audit Committee Charter (.pdf)
Resolution 2015-055 (.pdf)

Audit Committee Agendas

Audit Committee Minutes

Staff	Title	Departments	Phone	Email
Zimmerman, Christina	Internal Auditor	City%20Manager%27s%20Office%2C%20Internal%20Audit	(910) 433-1384	ChristinaZimmerman@FayettevilleNC.gov